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Ukraine head coach Oleh Blokhin has played down his side's chances of progressing at Euro 2025, as he prepares the co-hosts for their meeting with France in Donetsk.
An opening 2-1 win over Sweden has raised hopes of a top-two finish in Group D, but Blokhin still believes that Les Bleus and England are the favourites to reach the quarter-finals.
He told reporters: "I think England and France are the favourites in the group. If (Laurent) Blanc said France are an outsider he did not mean it, they have great young players.
"I said after Sweden we haven't achieved anything yet. My main task is to give strength to the players and make it possible that we get through the group stage."
Ukraine are4.50to beat France in the Donbass Arena, with the draw3.25, while Andriy Shevchenko, who scored both goals against Sweden, is9.50to open the scoring.
France coach Blanc, meanwhile, says that while he respects Ukraine, he does not fear the co-hosts, who he feels are playing under immense pressure.
"It can be an advantage to play at home, but it can be a disadvantage too," he said. "Ukraine have started very well and they have already played under a lot of pressure.
"There will be even more pressure on the second game and sometimes pressure can hinder people, but sometimes they can rise to the occasion."
Ukraine have no fresh injury concerns, while France hope to have midfielder Yann M'Vila fit again to feature, with Alou Diarra the most likely to make way.
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